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Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,595

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,315

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $2,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelRL4-Series4-Series
TrimBase428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,280 $41,850 $48,150
Base Invoice $41,560 $39,180 $44,980
CMBS and Pax 3,800    
Technology Package 3,620    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Luxury Package   0 0
Premium Package   2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Sunshade, rear, power   350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
CMBS and Pax 3,407    
Technology Package 3,245    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Navigation system   1,775 1,775
Luxury Package   0 0
Premium Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Sunshade, rear, power   320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Options (change) 7,420 6,750 6,000
Options (change) 6,652 6,140 5,460
Destination 715 995 995
Total Price $54,415 $49,595 $55,145
Total Invoice $48,927 $46,315 $51,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,387
Model Year200820162016
ModelRL4-Series4-Series
TrimBase428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,415$49,595$55,145
Adjustments for Features-1,185-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,230$48,695$55,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450
Total Invoice$48,927$46,315$51,435
Adjustments for Features-1,065-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,862$45,475$51,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,960

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200820162016
ModelRL4-Series4-Series
TrimBase428i435i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,865$6,580$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,185$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,065-8400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082016
ModelRL4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in110.6 in
Length193.6 in182.6 in
Width72.2 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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